BMI Calculator

A BMI -- a proportion that compares your weight with your height that helps determine if you're at the right weight.

Calculate Your Body Mass Index

It's your BMIcan reveal whether you're carrying too muchor too little or the proper quantity of fat in your body.

En espanol En espanol (BMI) is an estimate of your body's fat content that is calculated based on the size and weight of your. Doctors utilize BMI together with other health indicators to evaluate an adult's health status and potential health risks. A person with a higher BMI is more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, such as sleep apnea and heart disease. To determine your BMI you can use this calculator.

To determine your BMI you must select your height and weight in the table below. If you click the Calculate' button, you'll be directed to a page on your results.Height 4 5 6 7' 0" 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" Weightlbs.CALCULATE

(NOTE: BMIshould not be used for assessing the weight of a child because the appropriate weight for a person's age varies with the child's age.)

In general, those with larger BMIs are at a higher chance of developing health conditions such as heart disease, excessive blood pressure and sleep apnea, and diabetes type 2. However, many other factors -- including your family history, your eating habits, and level of activityall affect your overall health.

BMI results from the calculator are placed into broad categories including healthy weight, underweight overweight and obese.

While you analyze your results remember that BMI has its limits, and that BMI recommendations do differ based on gender, as well as other variables. (For example, BMI may underestimate body fat in an elderly person losing muscle mass.)

If you have any questions or concerns about you BMI results, consult with your doctor or health care provider.

FAQs

What is BMI?

BMI or body mass index is a screening device that analyzes an individual's height and weight. It slots people into four weight categories (underweight healthy weight, underweight, overweight, obese) that may be linked to health problems. However, BMI isn't a direct indicator of the health of an individual.

What is a healthy BMI?

Healthy weight refers to a BMI that is that ranges between 18.5 to 24.9. The weight range in this category is associated with less health problems than those of the underweight, overweight and obese categories.

What do I need my BMI Be?

It is believed that the "healthy weight" category--defined as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9--is considered to be the ideal. But remember that BMI isn't a perfect measure. For example, it does not reflect how much fat you are carrying or how the fat is distributed, factors that could affect the health of your metabolism.

How do you calculate BMI determined?

Body mass index (BMI) is the persons weight expressed in kilograms multiplied by the quadratic of height in meters.

How precise are the measurements of BMI?

It depends. BMI also can't tell the proportion of your weight comes comprised of muscle or fat therefore it doesn't provide information that is crucial to assess your health risks.For instance, athletes might have the highest BMI due to their muscle mass, even if they're not obese. The definitions used for the weight classes were based primarily on white populations, meaning they may not be as accurate for other races and ethnicities.

What is the effect of age or race impact BMI?

BMI doesn't differentiate between fat, bone and muscle, so it could be inaccurate for older individuals, who tend to lose muscle mass and density as they get older. (That's why those over 65 could benefit from a slightly higher BMI somewhere between 27 and 25.) Research suggests how the BMI measure of overweight overestimates the risk for Black people and underestimates risk in individuals who are of Asian heritage, which could cause ineffective treatment and health disparities.

Are BMI recommendations identical for men and women?

The amount of body fat varies for men and women. For women, the ideal body fat should be between 20 and 21 percent. (The the average American woman has between 22 to 25 percentage body fat.) For men, the suggested amount of body fat should be between 13 and 17 percent. (The average American man has 17 to 19 percent body fat.)

For determining your ideal bodyweight, apply this formula:

• Women: 100 pounds or body weight per first 5 feet plus 5 pounds for every additional inch.
• Men men: 106lbs of Body weight during the first 5 feet of height plus 6 pounds for each additional inch.

If you're using a smaller body frame,, subtract 10 percent from the number. For a large frame, add 10 percent.